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Memoirs of North-Britain; taken from authentick writings, as well manuscript as printed. In which it is prov'd, that the Scots nation have always been zealous in the defence of the Protestant religion and liberty. Containing, I. An Account of the Cruelties exercis'd by the Tories, against the Protestants, in King Charles's and King James's Reigns. II. Of the Tryals and Murder of the Earl of Argyle, and Robert Bailie of Jerviswood Esq;. III. Of the Revolution, and Dundee's Rebellion. IV. Of Glenco's Death, and the Darien Colony; with a Vindication of King William's Honour and Justice therein. V. Of the Designs of the Jacobites in Opposing the Union, and of their Invasion-Plot after it. VI. The Agreement between the English and Scots Tories, since the Change of the Old Ministry, in their Attempts against the Protestant Succession.
Oldmixon, Mr. (John), 1673-1742.Date: MDCCXV. [1715]- Books
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A system of chronology: Containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epocus, ©ras, and periods, the dates and extent of which are ascertained. II. A chronological history, which exhibits a connected view of the time, mode, and circumstances of the origin, progress, decline, and fall of every considerable kingdom, from the earliest period to the present. III. A list of several eclipses before the Christian ©ra, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians, and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900, with an explanatory preface. IV. A chronological list of councils, in which the date, place, and subject of every council are specified. V. Chronological tables and charts from B.C. 2300, to A.D. 1784, adapted to a scale, and ascertaining the duration of the lives and reigns of the most eminent personages in all ages. VI. A list of remarkable events and occurrences relating to every kingdom and nation, from the earliest ages to the present time; with the dates of many celestial phenomena. VII. Supplemental tables illustrating the several parts of the system. VIII. A copious biographical index, in which the dates of the reigns of Kings, and of the lives of remarkable men in all ages, are inserted, and concise characters of both are occasionally given. By James Playfair, D.D member of the Antiquarian Society of Scotland.
Playfair, James, 1738-1819.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The unparallel'd impostor: or, the whole life, artifices and forgeries of Japhet Crook, alias Sir Peter Stranger, Bart. With all the proceedings against him. Containing, I. An Account of the several Employments he followed in Hertfordshire (under the Profession of a Quaker) as Brewer, Malster, Grazier, Chapman, Merchant, &c. Of his Marriagees, Amours, Breaking, and Running away. II. Of his Rambles to Ireland, Scotland, and the North of England, the various Pranks he played in all these Places, and of his being taken up during the Preston Rebellion, and defrauding the King's Messenger of a considerable Sum of Money, and afterwards cheating his Widow. III. Of his twice becoming a Bankrupt. His Artifices, to impose on Mr. Hawkins. Copies of his Wife's Last Will and Testament to Him; and his own Will to Mr. Hawkins; in order (as he did) to draw in that Gentleman to leave him his Estate. Also Mr. Hawkins's Will. IV. A Collection of his Original Letters, setting forth his Negotiations with the Dutchess of Kendal, Duke of Somerset, Lord Carlisle, Lord Blessington, Sir Robert Walpole, Lord Townshend, General Pepper, Colonel Kempston, Sir John Eyles, and many others.
Moore, James, of Hampstead.Date: M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]